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Cochylichroa atricapitana
Black-fronted Straw (Stephens, 1852)
Tortricidae: Tortricinae
966 / 49.139
Photo © Rob Skinner,  28/05/2023 Newton Poppleford, VC3

Similar Devon Species
White-faced Straw
Neocochylis dubitana
White-fronted Straw
Neocochylis hybridella
Wingspan: 12-16mm
Flight: Two Generations
April-June, July-Sept
Foodplant:   Ragwort
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 28 (29%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1984.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/10/202313SX45 - South Devon
29/09/202324SS43 - North Devon
10/09/202313SX98 - South Devon
06/09/202313SY09 - South Devon
22/08/202313SX85 - South Devon
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